Why was ABCS Formed?
Many local pastors saw the need for an association that would uphold the standards and values that were taught in the Word of God and form the pulpits their churches every week. As a way to fill this need, the Association of Baptist Church Schools (ABCS) was conceived in May, 2013, and birthed in August, 2013. The ABCS was created with the assistance of Dr. Roger L. Salomon, the retired former Executive Director of the Maryland Association of Christian Schools (MACS) for 28 years.
Since it was formed, the ABCS has provided an avenue for Baptist churches to partner with like-minded churches to allow competition and fellowship for their christian schools. The association has hosted fine arts and athletic competitions and tournaments, as well as student revivals.
What is the Association of Baptist Church Schools?
The answer is in the name.
Association
We are an association of similar ministries assembles together in a fellowship to provide various benefits and encouragement in a unified effort.
Baptist
Our churches are distinctively Baptistic in doctrine and practice. We believe the following:
B - Biblical Authority 2 Timothy 3:16-17
A - Autonomy of the Local Church Acts 6:3
P - Priesthood of All Believers 1 Peter 2:5
T - Two Offices - Pastor and Deacons 1 Timothy 3:1,13
I - Individual Soul Liberty Romans 14:5,22
S - Saved, Baptized Church Membership Acts 2:41
T - Two Ordinances - Baptism and Lord's Supper Acts 2:41 and 1 Corinthians 11:26
S - Separation of Church and State Matthew 22:21b
Separation of the Believer from the World John 7:14-15
Church
One hundred percent of our affiliated schools are church schools sponsored by an independent, Baptist church. Parent controlled schools or schools operated by an independent board may not be members of the ABCS.
Schools
We are the educational ministries of our Baptist churches training students to become the next generation leaders of our fundamental Baptist churches.
ABCS Leadership
C. K. White
President
Dr. C. K. White has been involved in Christian education for over 20 years. He pastors the Bayview Baptist Church of Laurel, DE and Salisbury, MD-one church with two locations-and is the administrator of ABCS member school Bayview Christian School of Laurel, DE. He became president of the Association of Baptist Church Schools in 2022, following the retirement of former president Dr. Corey Bane. Dr. White has a passion to see the association move forward and do more for God’s glory.
Vice President and Treasurer
Pastor Mike Creed has been with ABCS from its inception. He has faithfully served as vice president of the association for several years. He pastors the Independent Baptist Church of Clinton, MD.
T. Michael Creed
Lou Rossi
Executive Board Member
Dr. Lou Rossi pastors Granite Baptist Church in Glen Burnie, MD, home of ABCS member school Granite Baptist School.
John Seay
Executive Board; Head of Athletics Committee
Pastor John Seay pastors Frederick Baptist Church in Frederick, MD. He is the executive board member in charge of the athletics branch of ABCS.
Executive Board member; Head of Fine Arts Committee
Dr. Sterling E. Walsh, Jr. pastors Lighthouse Baptist Church in Dover, PA. He is the executive board member over fine arts.
Sterling E Walsh, Jr.
William Tyson
Executive Board Member
Pastor William Tyson pastors Woodlawn Baptist Church in Bowie, MD, the home of ABCS member school Woodlawn Baptist Academy.